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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,801.26, 13,203.41 and 2,956.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,801.26, 13,203.41 and 2,956.50 is: 4,435.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,801.26 : 13,203.41 = 2,956.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,801.26/13,203.41 = 2,956.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,801.26x = 13,203.41 × 2,956.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,801.26x = 39,035,866.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,035,866.88/8,801.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,435.26

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